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... manual. Be sure to also read the description of flash shooting in camera's instruction manuals. 2 Use with an EOS film camera • When used with an EOS DIGITAL camera. The Canon Speedlite 270EX II is a compact flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, and works with TTL autoflash EOS film ...cameras. For convenience, a camera compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is indicated as when used with an EOS DIGITAL ...
... manual. Be sure to also read the description of flash shooting in camera's instruction manuals. 2 Use with an EOS film camera • When used with an EOS DIGITAL camera. The Canon Speedlite 270EX II is a compact flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, and works with TTL autoflash EOS film ...cameras. For convenience, a camera compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is indicated as when used with an EOS DIGITAL ...
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Contents Nomenclature...4 Installing the Batteries 5 Attaching the Flash 7 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 8 Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode 9 Switching Flash Coverage 11 Bounce Flash Shooting 12 Other Functions ...13 Setting the Flash Functions by Camera Operation 14 Wireless Flash Shooting 17 Remote Control Shooting 21 Troubleshooting Guide 22 Specifications ...24 3
Contents Nomenclature...4 Installing the Batteries 5 Attaching the Flash 7 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 8 Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode 9 Switching Flash Coverage 11 Bounce Flash Shooting 12 Other Functions ...13 Setting the Flash Functions by Camera Operation 14 Wireless Flash Shooting 17 Remote Control Shooting 21 Troubleshooting Guide 22 Specifications ...24 3
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Remote release button (p.19) 4 Power switch (p.8, 17) & Mounting foot (p.7) : Turns on power ' Battery compartment cover (p.5) : For wireless flash shooting ( Remote control transmitter (p.19) : Turns off power ) Bounce angle index (p.12) . Nomenclature " # $ ( ' &) % + . - , * " Flash head/AF-assist beam emitter (p.13) * 270EX II mini stand (p.17) # Wireless sensor + lamp (p.8) $ Locking pin , Mounting foot lock lever (p.7) % Contacts -
Remote release button (p.19) 4 Power switch (p.8, 17) & Mounting foot (p.7) : Turns on power ' Battery compartment cover (p.5) : For wireless flash shooting ( Remote control transmitter (p.19) : Turns off power ) Bounce angle index (p.12) . Nomenclature " # $ ( ' &) % + . - , * " Flash head/AF-assist beam emitter (p.13) * 270EX II mini stand (p.17) # Wireless sensor + lamp (p.8) $ Locking pin , Mounting foot lock lever (p.7) % Contacts -
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battery contacts are correctly oriented. Flash Count: Approx. 100 - 680 flashes Based on new size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. 5 Make sure the + and - Return the cover to its original position. Recycling Time and Flash Count Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 - 3.9 sec. Installing the Batteries 1 Slide the battery compartment cover and open it as shown by the arrows. 2 Install two batteries.
battery contacts are correctly oriented. Flash Count: Approx. 100 - 680 flashes Based on new size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. 5 Make sure the + and - Return the cover to its original position. Recycling Time and Flash Count Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 - 3.9 sec. Installing the Batteries 1 Slide the battery compartment cover and open it as shown by the arrows. 2 Install two batteries.
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... occurs, allow a rest time of about 8 to normal. and the functioning of the flash will then return to 20 sec. Do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time. If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be used. 6 Using size-AA/LR6 batteries... other than 20 continuous flashes in a short time, the overheating prevention function may cause improper battery contact due to use a new set of two batteries of the same brand. Be ...
... occurs, allow a rest time of about 8 to normal. and the functioning of the flash will then return to 20 sec. Do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time. If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be used. 6 Using size-AA/LR6 batteries... other than 20 continuous flashes in a short time, the overheating prevention function may cause improper battery contact due to use a new set of two batteries of the same brand. Be ...
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To remove the Speedlite, slide the lock lever to the camera. Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot firmly all the way into the camera's hot shoe. 2 Secure the Speedlite. Attaching the Flash Be sure to turn off the Speedlite before attaching or detaching it. 1 Slide the lock lever to the left and attach the Speedlite to the left and detach it from the camera. 7 Slide the lock lever to the right.
To remove the Speedlite, slide the lock lever to the camera. Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot firmly all the way into the camera's hot shoe. 2 Secure the Speedlite. Attaching the Flash Be sure to turn off the Speedlite before attaching or detaching it. 1 Slide the lock lever to the left and attach the Speedlite to the left and detach it from the camera. 7 Slide the lock lever to the right.
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... p.16) Set the power switch to for guidelines about the flash shooting range. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set to M: Manual Flash (p.14). See p.26 for wireless flash shooting (p.17). 8 Quick Flash cannot be 1/2 to 1/3 the normal flash. 3 Take the picture. BThe flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the lamp is dark, move closer to . When the...
... p.16) Set the power switch to for guidelines about the flash shooting range. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set to M: Manual Flash (p.14). See p.26 for wireless flash shooting (p.17). 8 Quick Flash cannot be 1/2 to 1/3 the normal flash. 3 Take the picture. BThe flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the lamp is dark, move closer to . When the...
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... aperture. Adjust the aperture until the aperture display stops blinking. W: Aperture Priority AE In this mode, the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level to obtain a standard exposure of both the main subject and background. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the... flash, while a standard exposure of the background is obtained with a slow shutter speed. • Since a slow shutter speed will be used to achieve ...
... aperture. Adjust the aperture until the aperture display stops blinking. W: Aperture Priority AE In this mode, the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level to obtain a standard exposure of both the main subject and background. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the... flash, while a standard exposure of the background is obtained with a slow shutter speed. • Since a slow shutter speed will be used to achieve ...
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... level according to set both the shutter speed and aperture manually. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting V Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) X Set manually (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) W Set automatically (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) q Set manually (1/X ... main subject will be standard. Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual If you use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as flash shooting with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set, the exposure of the background is the camera's maximum...
... level according to set both the shutter speed and aperture manually. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting V Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) X Set manually (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) W Set automatically (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) q Set manually (1/X ... main subject will be standard. Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual If you use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as flash shooting with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set, the exposure of the background is the camera's maximum...
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is 27/89 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). is 22/72 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). The flash coverage matches an EF 50mm (EF-S 32mm) or lenses with a lens wider than EF 50mm (EF-S 32mm), the periphery of the picture may become dark. When shooting with longer focal length. Switching Flash Coverage Flash head (normal position) The Guide No. See p.26 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. 11 Flash head (pulled forward) The Guide No. The maximum flash coverage matches an EF 28mm wide angle lens (EF-S 18mm).
is 27/89 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). is 22/72 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). The flash coverage matches an EF 50mm (EF-S 32mm) or lenses with a lens wider than EF 50mm (EF-S 32mm), the periphery of the picture may become dark. When shooting with longer focal length. Switching Flash Coverage Flash head (normal position) The Guide No. See p.26 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. 11 Flash head (pulled forward) The Guide No. The maximum flash coverage matches an EF 28mm wide angle lens (EF-S 18mm).
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... set a smaller F number (open the aperture) or increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. Pull the flash head forward and then tilt it upward to the forward-facing position and push the flash head back into its original position. The wall or ceiling should be sure to return the... flash head to determine the flash head angle. This can soften shadows behind the subject for bounce flash by taking test shots and checking the resulting pictures on the camera LCD monitor. 12 Determine the ...
... set a smaller F number (open the aperture) or increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. Pull the flash head forward and then tilt it upward to the forward-facing position and push the flash head back into its original position. The wall or ceiling should be sure to return the... flash head to determine the flash head angle. This can soften shadows behind the subject for bounce flash by taking test shots and checking the resulting pictures on the camera LCD monitor. 12 Determine the ...
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... the camera's depth-of idle use. Its effective range is possible. (p.16) AF-Assist Beam When you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to turn on the Speedlite again. * Canceling the auto power off automatically after 90 sec. Other Functions Auto Power Off To save battery power, power will...
... the camera's depth-of idle use. Its effective range is possible. (p.16) AF-Assist Beam When you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to turn on the Speedlite again. * Canceling the auto power off automatically after 90 sec. Other Functions Auto Power Off To save battery power, power will...
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See the camera's instruction manual for the setting method and functions. [Flash firing] (Enable*/Disable) Set to [Disable] when you wish to an EOS DIGITAL camera with an external flash control function, the following settings are available through camera menu operations. setting] • Flash mode (E-TTL II*/Manual flash) Normally, use only the AF-assist beam. [External flash func. Setting the Flash Functions by *. 14 Default settings are indicated by Camera Operation When the 270EX II is attached to use [E-TTL II]. [Manual flash] can also be set when not using autoflash.
See the camera's instruction manual for the setting method and functions. [Flash firing] (Enable*/Disable) Set to [Disable] when you wish to an EOS DIGITAL camera with an external flash control function, the following settings are available through camera menu operations. setting] • Flash mode (E-TTL II*/Manual flash) Normally, use only the AF-assist beam. [External flash func. Setting the Flash Functions by *. 14 Default settings are indicated by Camera Operation When the 270EX II is attached to use [E-TTL II]. [Manual flash] can also be set when not using autoflash.
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... at the timing when the shutter is fully open. - 2nd curtain: The flash fires right before the shutter closes. - Average: Metering is effective when you want to fill-flash shooting. - comp You can be performed, from dark scenes to use aperture priority for the... This is the normal flash shooting mode in the same way as normal exposure compensation. • E-TTL II (Evaluative*/Average) - This is averaged for fill-flash portraits. • Flash exp. Evaluative: Fully automatic flash shooting can adjust the flash output level in which the flash fires at all shutter ...
... at the timing when the shutter is fully open. - 2nd curtain: The flash fires right before the shutter closes. - Average: Metering is effective when you want to fill-flash shooting. - comp You can be performed, from dark scenes to use aperture priority for the... This is the normal flash shooting mode in the same way as normal exposure compensation. • E-TTL II (Evaluative*/Average) - This is averaged for fill-flash portraits. • Flash exp. Evaluative: Fully automatic flash shooting can adjust the flash output level in which the flash fires at all shutter ...
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... setting] C.Fn-01: Auto power off (Enabled*/Disabled) C.Fn-06: Quick flash w/continuous shot (Disabled*/Enabled) C.Fn-10: Slave auto power off timer (60 minutes*/10 minutes) During normal auto power off (C.Fn-01), the power turns ...
... setting] C.Fn-01: Auto power off (Enabled*/Disabled) C.Fn-06: Quick flash w/continuous shot (Disabled*/Enabled) C.Fn-10: Slave auto power off timer (60 minutes*/10 minutes) During normal auto power off (C.Fn-01), the power turns ...
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... the 270EX II to . 3 Attach the 270EX II to the instruction manual of the camera or the Speedlite with a master function. 1 Set the camera or Speedlite as the master unit. 2 Set the 270EX II as a slave flash when controlled from a master unit. The 270EX II fires as the slave unit. Wireless Flash Shooting To perform wireless flash shooting, the camera or the Speedlite attached...
... the 270EX II to . 3 Attach the 270EX II to the instruction manual of the camera or the Speedlite with a master function. 1 Set the camera or Speedlite as the master unit. 2 Set the 270EX II as a slave flash when controlled from a master unit. The 270EX II fires as the slave unit. Wireless Flash Shooting To perform wireless flash shooting, the camera or the Speedlite attached...
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... unit does not have a function for use the flash regardless of the 270EX II is set (fixed) to group A. Use with the 270EX II. The supplied mini stand is set to , the power of the flash turns off (p.16 C.Fn-11) on the 270EX II, set the power switch of the 270EX II to and then to 4) on the slave... auto power off automatically if no operations are made within 60 or 10 minutes (p.16 C.Fn-10). Transmission channel You can use only with another flash may cause the attached flash to group B or C.
... unit does not have a function for use the flash regardless of the 270EX II is set (fixed) to group A. Use with the 270EX II. The supplied mini stand is set to , the power of the flash turns off (p.16 C.Fn-11) on the 270EX II, set the power switch of the 270EX II to and then to 4) on the slave... auto power off automatically if no operations are made within 60 or 10 minutes (p.16 C.Fn-10). Transmission channel You can use only with another flash may cause the attached flash to group B or C.
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Example of the 270EX II. When wireless flash shooting is enabled, remote control shooting is possible while changing easily the position of using the flash for remote control shooting with cameras compatible with Remote Controller RC-1, RC-5, or RC-6. Using the 270EX II for Remote Control Shooting During Wireless Flash Shooting The 270EX II can be used for wireless flash shooting " Point the 270EX II toward the camera and press the remote release button. # Point the 270EX II to the subject within two seconds. 19
Example of the 270EX II. When wireless flash shooting is enabled, remote control shooting is possible while changing easily the position of using the flash for remote control shooting with cameras compatible with Remote Controller RC-1, RC-5, or RC-6. Using the 270EX II for Remote Control Shooting During Wireless Flash Shooting The 270EX II can be used for wireless flash shooting " Point the 270EX II toward the camera and press the remote release button. # Point the 270EX II to the subject within two seconds. 19
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..., and press the remote release button. Check that light does not enter. 2 Take the picture. BThe picture is set to , the 270EX II fires. Be careful not to (Remote control shooting). 1 Set the camera to cover the remote control transmitter or the wireless sensor of the... 270EX II with your hand. For the setting method, see the explanations about 5 m / 16.4 ft. When wireless flash shooting is enabled and the power switch on the 270EX II is taken after two seconds. Check the shooting results while performing...
..., and press the remote release button. Check that light does not enter. 2 Take the picture. BThe picture is set to , the 270EX II fires. Be careful not to (Remote control shooting). 1 Set the camera to cover the remote control transmitter or the wireless sensor of the... 270EX II with your hand. For the setting method, see the explanations about 5 m / 16.4 ft. When wireless flash shooting is enabled and the power switch on the 270EX II is taken after two seconds. Check the shooting results while performing...
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... attached, remove the lens hood. The Speedlite does not fire. • Make sure the batteries are installed in the correct orientation. (p.5) • If the lamp does not light after 30 seconds, replace the batteries with the flash head pulled forward, be sure to return the flash head to its original position before shooting... picture looks dark. • You were too close to this Troubleshooting Guide. Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs, refer to the subject. The bottom of the Speedlite and the camera.
... attached, remove the lens hood. The Speedlite does not fire. • Make sure the batteries are installed in the correct orientation. (p.5) • If the lamp does not light after 30 seconds, replace the batteries with the flash head pulled forward, be sure to return the flash head to its original position before shooting... picture looks dark. • You were too close to this Troubleshooting Guide. Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs, refer to the subject. The bottom of the Speedlite and the camera.